Eugenia A Syarra

Company Overview: a leading provider of insurance brokerage, health administration, and financial services in Kenya

• Lead, mentor, and professionally develop the subordinates, making the best and highest use of talent, managing succession plans, fostering a culture of collaboration in line with the company's vision, mission, and objectives
• Ensure the finance department works in collaboration with other departments to achieve the vision and mission of the company
• Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
• Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
• Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
• Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
• Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
• Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
• Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
• Protected company assets through meticulous tracking of fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and inventory valuations.
• Increased efficiency within the accounting department through continuous process improvement initiatives and staff training programs.
• I designed and implemented a satisfactory system of internal controls in the company- i.e., updated the books of accounts, minimized wastage through prudent investment, maintained adequate liquidity to facilitate prompt claims service, and ensured compliance with stipulated regulations
• Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation efforts on a monthly basis.
• Served as a strategic business partner to senior leadership by providing valuable financial insights, recommendations for improvement and accurate financial information necessary for decision-making processes.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
• I successfully aligned the finance department structure, processes, and systems with the stipulated reporting obligations
• I established and implemented regulations and procedures of financial management, cost management, budget management, accounting, and audit
• Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure smooth interactions and compliance.
• I have successfully reviewed internal processes so that the finance department can efficiently support the revenue centers thus increasing productivity

• Prepare monthly reports including Management Reports, Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet using the QuickBooks Accounts Reporting Software
• Ensure the smooth running of the office and attend to all employee requests
• Manage and reconcile bank accounts, petty cash, MPESA, and disbursements
• Receipt clients upon presentation of bank slip, bank transfer, or mobile money transfer confirmation message (e.g., MPESA)
• File and submit all statutory returns as provided by the law (PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax, and HELB)
• Ensure all payments have the relevant support documents: requisition, quotation, LPO, Delivery Note, invoice, acceptance of goods/services note
• Prepare payment vouchers as per the company guidelines
• Ensure accurate records are added to the QuickBooks Accounts Reporting Software
• Present the monthly reports to the management
• Maintain and reconcile creditor (payable) and debtor (receivable) invoices and reconciliations every month
• Archive all financial records and ensure that all files are traceable
• I designed and implemented a working accounting and finance system from scratch at the Visiting Angels Nursing Agency Ltd in one month of appointment
• Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting detailed account reconciliations and analysis.
• Managed payroll processes accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time without errors leading to high employee satisfaction rates.

• Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
• Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
• Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
• Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
• Maintained an organized filing system for easy access to financial documents, improving overall efficiency.
• Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and timely payments to vendors.
• Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
• Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
• Ensure that the company's operating expenses were prudently managed by way of analyzing and preparing monthly expense variance reports
• Prepare statutory payroll payments for PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF contributions and ensure submission on time
• Maintain the asset register by undertaking physical asset counts and reconciling physical asset counts with General Ledger
• Ensure that tax invoices are raised for all purchases